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Every year on Aug. 31, International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, communities around the world remember loved ones whose lives were lost or permanently changed by a drug overdose. Hope Incorporated and Enlightening Hope Project held Tucson's fourth annual event Saturday where they gave out bags containing Narcan and a business card with a direct line to mental health and substance abuse support.
Chris Chavez works for Hope Incorporated. He was one of the many people there in recovery. He said stigma is one of the biggest blocks for people asking for help with their addiction.“Events like this are super important just to show people that they’re not alone. It’s a stigma-free environment,' Chavez said. “People being extremely judgmental or people being ashamed to seek treatment. People feeling guilty or like they’re not worth the treatment has been some of the bigger barriers.
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